Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'589 50.1%
Men
4'572 49.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'825 19.9%
Swiss citizens
6'694 73.0%
Foreign residents
2'471 27.0%
0–19 · 1'825 · 19.9%20–64 · 5'256 · 57.4%65+ · 2'080 · 22.7%
Foreign residents 27.0%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.6%58.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.5%57.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.0%40.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.8%21.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP39.2% · strongest party
SVP39.2%
Mitte16.4%
SP13.9%
FDP13.9%
GRÜNE7.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier129%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
129%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 69 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Ebnat-Kappel · 5.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'618 mm
8.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewattwil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (8)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wattwil?
- Wattwil has 8 postal codes: 8726, 9615, 9620, 9622, 9630, 9631, 9633, 9642.
- What is the tax rate in Wattwil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wattwil is 129% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Wattwil have?
- Wattwil has 9'161 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wattwil in?
- Wattwil is located in canton SG.